Local Historic Landmark

Type of Property

individual

Qualification

A property of special significance in terms of its historical, pre-historical, architectural, or cultural importance that possesses integrity of design, setting, workmanship, materials, feeling, and association

Neighborhood Protection Overlay

Type of Property

multiple

Qualification

A neighborhood that:
a. exhibits a consistent, identifiable physical character;
b. has some historical, social, or other type of significance;
c. is at least 25 years old (average age of structures);
d. is a minimum of 15 acres;
e. has a minimum of 75% of its land developed

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Hello, we are Preservation Durham

Preservation Durham is made up of folks who believe that place is important and that our past helps to shape our future. We want Durham to embrace growth and change but also to protect its sense of place – its unique identity in the Triangle – and to remain open and available to all in our community. Everyone’s story has a place.